British soldiers hide among bushes as Germans launch a counter attack in the distance, at La Boiselle, France, during World War 1. The German attack commences with artillery barrage raising smoke from exploding shells across the horizon in the distance. Four weary British soldiers walk towards the rear carrying a wounded comrade on stretcher. They place the stretcher on the ground to take a momentary rest.
Destruction in port of Cherbourg, France, during World War 2. A destroyed ship lying on its side near remains of port facility building. Heavy timbers askew and frames of destroyed buildings. Buildings in distance appear intact.
U.S. Field Grade Army officer conversing with a medical corpsman on street in Cherbourg, France, during World War 2. He has binoculars strung around his neck. View along waterfront and across the bay. Except for a derelict barge, no vessels of any kind are seen.
Mine detonation activities in Cherbourg, France during World War II. American soldiers at the harbor along with the mine sweeping equipment. Men row boats in the English Channel.
Mine detonation activities in Cherbourg, France during World War II. British mine sweeping fleet in operation. Anti torpedo net in the background. A flag on paravane as it moves across the English Channel to sweep mines. Mine sweepers underway with coat in the background. Men loaded in a boat as it moves across the channel.
Allied forces in Cherbourg, France. Cars enter and leave the gates of Naval Hospital. Two sailors enter the hospital. Wounded or sick, recuperating patients in cots inside the hospital. A patient smokes cigarette. Men unload supplies off a military truck and into the warehouse. United States sailors loaded onto a military truck.
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